16Direction by authorised officer appointed by Council

16 Direction by authorised officer appointed by Council (1) An authorised officer appointed by a Council may give a direction under subregulation (2) to an owner or occupier of premises if the authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds that— (a) there is a mosquito breeding ground on the premises; or (b) conditions on the premises may lead to the establishment of a mosquito breeding ground. (2) The authorised officer may direct an owner or occupier of premises to do all or any of the following— (a) take specified steps to control any mosquito breeding ground on the premises; (b) take specified steps to control the adult mosquito population on the premises; (c) take specified steps to abate any conditions on the premises that are conducive to the establishment of a mosquito breeding ground. (3) A direction may be given by an authorised officer either orally or in writing. (4) If an authorised officer gives a direction orally, it must be confirmed in writing as soon as reasonably practicable. (5) A person to whom a direction is given under subregulation (2) must comply with the direction.